The Project

This project reimagines the original printing of The Nursery “Alice” as a collectible, hands-on reading experience for children and their parents. Rather than presenting the story as a traditional book, the project explores how interaction can enhance storytelling and engagement.

A printed illustration of Alice from Alice in Wonderland, wearing a striped skirt and apron, standing next to a wind-up gramophone, holding a bottle labeled 'Drink Me'. The illustration is titled 'How Alice Grew Tall'.
A printed story titled 'How Alice Grew Tall' on a piece of paper, placed on a light-colored wooden surface. The story is part of a nursery collection called 'Alice', with page number 03/15, and appears to be a children's story about Alice.

The Goal

The goal was to create a format that encouraged interaction between parent and child while honouring the charm and intent of the original illustrations. A key consideration was preserving the book’s invitation for readers to pause, observe, and discuss details within the imagery, rather than passively consuming the story.

Two sheets of printed paper with text, placed on light wooden surfaces, one sheet partially lifted and casting a shadow.
Two playing cards, the Queen's Garden and The Lobster Quadrille, laid on a wooden surface with shadows in the background.

The Outcome

The final design presents the story as a series of collectible postcards. Each card features the narrative text on one side and a colour illustration on the reverse, allowing children to explore the imagery while a parent reads aloud. This format echoes the original book’s interactive prompts and blends storytelling with visual discovery, transforming the reading experience into a tactile, shared activity.

Open book with illustration of a girl holding a beer bottle and a closed book titled 'The Nursery Alice' on a white background.
Cover of Lewis Carroll's The Nursery 'Alice' with an illustrated girl sleeping on grass, a tree, and fantastical creatures.

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